About us

MISSION
To make the world a better place through architecture.

PURPOSE
The Australian Institute of Architects exists to:

• advance the interests of members, their professional standards and contemporary practice, and
• expand and advocate the value of architects and architecture to the sustainable growth of our community, economy and culture.

VALUES
In meeting the needs of all our stakeholders we will operate in ways that promote:

• One community
  embracing diversity and open communication
• Innovation
  demonstrating leadership with courage and creativity
• Accountability
  acting with integrity, responsibility and sustainability
• Respect
  relating with empathy and recognition of effort
• Collaboration
  working together with trust, transparency and fun

VISION
With the perspective of our stakeholders as paramount, we will create an Institute that members value, in partnership with organisations that are strong and aligned with our vision.

Our substantial and effective public policy on architecture and the built environment will influence governments, and the community will understand and value the leadership given by the architectural profession.

We will engage in a highly effective way with all our stakeholders and exhibit exemplary employment practices and the highest standards of governance.

The Institute will be an innovative, learning organisation, which acknowledges its presence and responsibility in a global context.

We will secure the future of the architectural profession through continuous knowledge development and transfer and by ensuring that members achieve excellence through life-long learning.

We will have the financial strength to lead, and through effective, timely and transparent management, ensure accountability to our stakeholders.